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Donaustauf

Last May Day we headed out to Donaustauf to observe a traditional Maibaumaufstellen – raising of the Maypole. Why are Maypoles raised? No idea. From what I’ve read, it is most likely a continuation of ancient pagan rituals, but where those rituals originated is not known for certain. The traditions vary from place to place, and …

Springtime in Bavaria, when the sun shines everyone heads out doors. You never know when you may see the sun again, and you learn to enjoy it when you can. On a recent sunny day, we decided to take a trip to a well-known site near Regensburg, Walhalla. Because we’re a family that can’t pass …